Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Beneficial effects of adaptive servo-ventilation on natriuretic peptides and diastolic function in acute heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction and sleep-disordered breathing.
Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) is a ventilator algorithm able to correct breathing through anticyclic support of breathing in patients with central sleep apnea (CSA). So far, very few data exist regarding the role of ASV on acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). ⋯ An acute use of ASV seems effective in reducing BNP and improving diastolic and RV function in acute HFpEF patients with SDB and CSA, compared to standard treatment.